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Washington state legislature passes law establishing setting MY2030 target for 100% electric new LDV sales

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Clean Cars 2030 passed as an amendment to E2SHB 1287 , a bill mandating electric utility preparation for an all-EV future, with a vote of 25-23 in the Senate and 54-43 in the House. The new law establishes the most aggressive such state goal in the US—five years ahead of California’s 2035 target.

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Washington governor vetoes legislation mandating all-electric new LDV sales by 2030

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The Clean Cars 2030 package passed the legislature as an amendment to E2SHB 1287 —a bill mandating electric utility preparation for an all-EV future. Governor Inslee signed the bulk of 1287, vetoing the Clean Cars amendment package due to its linking electrification to the implementation of a road usage charge program.

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Washington state legislature considering bill mandating all-electric LDVs after MY 2030

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The Washington state legislature held a public hearing on Clean Cars 2030, a bill reintroduced with 27 co-sponsors. Electric vehicles are defined as “vehicles that use energy stored in rechargeable battery packs or in hydrogen that rely solely on electric motors for propulsion.”.

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Washington State House Committee advances legislation mandating all-electric new LDV sales by MY 2030

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Clean Cars 2030 (HB 1204) sets the first state-legislated 2030 phaseout target for automotive combustion engines in the country. Electric vehicles are defined as “vehicles that use energy stored in rechargeable battery packs or in hydrogen that rely solely on electric motors for propulsion.”. The bill was drafted by lead sponsor Rep.

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8 ZEV states announce US ZEV sales top 260,000 units

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This announcement is further evidence that the market for zero emission vehicles is growing and that increasingly, consumers nationwide are choosing to say no to cars that run on petroleum and yes to a new generation of ultra-clean vehicles. —Chairman Nichols. million has been reserved or awarded for vehicles and projects.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge EV to start at $53,990 in US before qualifying tax incentives

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The Volvo XC40 Recharge, the company’s first fully electric vehicle, will carry an MSRP of $53,990 when it arrives in US showrooms later this year. The purchase of an XC40 Recharge may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. State and local incentives could add further benefits.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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Geographical distribution of Clean Cities Recovery Act awards. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 25 cost-share projects under the Clean Cities program that will be funded with nearly $300 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Clean Energy Coalition’s CEC Michigan Green Fleets Initiative.